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Test study Science 7
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Science
7th Grade
10/22/2007

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hypothesis
Definition
Educated guess based on observations
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independent variable
Definition
The variable that you change
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dependent variable
Definition
The variable that you measure.
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control
Definition
Things in the experiment that do not change.
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data
Definition

Information gathered

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Scientific method
Definition
A series of steps used by scientists to answer questions and solve problems.
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title
Definition
Labels the graph
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bar graph
Definition
Used to compare two or more pieces of information
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line graph
Definition

Shows how something changes over time.

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conclusion
Definition
Results to compare to your hypothesis.  Was it supported or not supported?
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If....then....because...
Definition
hypothesis
Term
Steps to the scientific method
Definition
1.  Ask a question
2.  Form a hypothesis
3.  Test the hypothesis
4.  Analyze the data
5.  Draw conclusions
6.  Communicate the results
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